School Bus Rider Safety Tips for Students

Waiting for the bus:

• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Arrive at your bus stop at least five minutes early.
• Wait for your bus in a safe, visible area off the road.
• Be considerate of your neighbors.
• Do not make loud noises
• Do not go on the neighbors’ properties
• Do not damage flowers, bushes, decorations, etc.
• If the bus stop is at your house, you must be outside waiting.

Boarding the bus:

• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
• Board the bus in an orderly way, do not push or shove other students.
• Go directly to a seat and sit down.
• Follow the driver’s directions at all times.

While on the bus:

• Remain seated while the bus is moving.
• If other students board the bus after you, share the seat.
• No animals, birds or pets are allowed on the bus.
• Keep the aisle clear at all times so the driver can see out the back door.
• Keep your head and hands in the bus at all times.
• Do not throw objects in the bus or out of the window.
• Do not damage the seats or throw litter on the bus.
• Never scream or shout.  Talk to your friends in a quiet voice.  The driver must be able to hear the radio, sirens, or other noises outside the bus.
• Eating and drinking are not allowed on the bus at any time.
• Fighting and inappropriate language are not permitted.
• Follow the driver’s directions at all times.

Leaving the bus:

• Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
• Leave the bus in an orderly manner.
• Watch for traffic very carefully before crossing in front of the bus.  Be sure to look both ways before crossing.
• Never get off at another stop without your parents’ permission.
• Never stop to pick up an item that you dropped near the bus or in the street.
• Go directly home.  Never stop to visit with friends or neighbors without your parents’ permission.